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Monday, November 29, 2010

I have missed my blog and all of you so much! Before Thanksgiving I was able to fix some of the problems with my computer. Then just left it for the weekend. So tonight I am getting going again. Yeah!! The next few days there will be lots of pictures in order to catch up. As I was looking for new things for today there were so many that I think you will love. The first is from a turn of the century cover of piano music. The other images also came from sheet music books.

So far so good. The first pic's for the day. Much love and welcome back, Louise

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Hi, my computer is not working properly. "our best people are working on it) Me!! Now that is an contradiction. Anyway you may have problems leaving comments etc.. Please keep checking back as I am not sure when this will be fixed. Regretfully, Louise

Monday, November 22, 2010

Oh happy day. I spent most of the day scanning images for you all. I am still learning how to work with Picasa. Cleaning up the pictures and photographs takes time but is fun to do.

Normally this is the time of year that I sell on eBay (under id lillyvalleyblue). If I stop sorting buttons and searching for images maybe I will start some auctions. I will let you know if I do. My auctions always start and end on Sundays. There will be lots of vintage jewelry, some ephemera, American Girl doll stuff and other assorted vintage items.

Today's post is full of Christmas cheer and two antique photographs.

The following black and white drawings are from inside really old greeting cards. Look for more of them in coming posts. I just have to find them! I am really looking forward to Valentines day as most are sweet little valentines. It will be so much fun to list several a day in February.

Thought this is perfect for all those who love snowmen.Great bright colors. This is from an early Christmas card.

So beautiful,another pretty cabinet photograph that I do not know the identity of the person. I am guessing this was taken around 1880-90's.

This little girl does not look to happy. Classic mid 1800's civil war period clothing. Plaid was all the rage thanks to Queen Victoria.

In case you haven't noticed (of course you have!) grammar, punctuation and yes spelling, even with spell check, is a free for all. Sometimes when I post in the middle of the night things get really sloppy. If I have taken night time meds. and stayed up anyway,who knows what will appear. At one time spelling was easy and grammar was second nature. It has been a long time since I have written and used these skills much so I'm very rusty. I sorta think the great speller is just gone! Things would be atrocious with out spell check. So.. this my official disclaimer, notice and apology. Well I feel better!

As always enjoy what you find here, use it freely to create whatever and where ever your artful spirit takes you. Much love to you and your loved ones, Louise

Saturday, November 20, 2010

5-16-2012 Making repairs to my blog. Lots of images will need to be repostedThis is the second post of the day as I was not able to add all the images to the first one. Why one asks? Well I don't know why! Just when I think I know how to do something(especially with my computer) it just will not do what it's suppose to do! On this rainy day in sunny ol' California I am having a wonderful time playing with the scanner, uploading so many new images. It continues to be such a good feeling to share with all of you. The blog world is really world wide. People from 18 different countries have stopped by! How amazing! What search was the person in Madagascar doing when they stumbled on to my blog? Hope my continued amazement at all of this doesn't wear you out. I am just showing my gray hair. This is just so much fun. Please continue to leave your comments. It is nice to hear from you. I was going to make a big celebration for the 100th image but it came and went so quickly. Today I will be over 150 images, all in the first month of bumble button's creation. This angel has the prettiest face. She is definitely going to be on a Christmas card this year. Just love her.

This one is a little scary. It needs a declaimer "do not try this at home". Note the cord up to the lamp and the stylish decoration. The advertisement, instructions and bill signed by my grandmother are all here. What was she thinking! Not what I would expect from an intelligent,educated woman with a lot of common sense.

This is a fun french box for bobbins of black thread. At least that is my guess. The box design would make great labels and frames for scrap booking

I love botanicals. This one is of a Chestnut tree. Perfect for the holidays.

a simple frame.

The postcards are from my family so they must have stayed here. Have you stayed at or know if Nelson's Dream Village still exists? On the back of the post card;

See and hear the musical fountain

cool nights in the Ozark mountains

free garage

strictly modern moderate prices

chicken dinners a specialty

good fishing and hunting in season

This advertisement is just for fun. Condensing a "busy man's" life into one pocket. Now we have blackberry's.

Lots more to post in the future, maybe even latter tonight. Much love to you, Louise

Like many of you I just love old children's books because of the illustrations. " The happy day begins" is a charming book for little one's. It is over sized with bright colorful images. There are no markings so the artist, author and manufacture are unknown. If you know who the illustrator is please let me know. I always thought the pictures would be great in a child's bedroom. The colors are bright and vintage. My guess is the book is from the 1920-30's

There are so many things I want to post today! This is just the start. Check back in a few hours for more. Much love to everyone, Louise

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Hi everyone.How are you all doing? The days have slipped by and already it's Thursday evening. The short daylight takes getting use to. Well on to the fun stuff. Today I have 8 christmas cards for you. Most are from early 1920's and older. Some are very art deco and current.

This cottage reminds me of Mary Engelbreit designs

There will be more later tonight depending how well I sleep! Insomnia is great for my blog. It has been a while since I actually made something(other than a mess). My sister gave me a pretty blouse that just does not fit at all but the fabric is so pretty. So I took it apart and re cut the fabric. Just need to sew it back together.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Several years ago I saw this book at a rummage sale. I knew it was something special and purchased it. They pictures are so unusual. Thinking it might be of interesting for the bumble button.I looked into the illustrator. Well...it turns out this book is a real treasure. The book was in wonderful condition when purchased. I wish I had done my research before scanning the pictures. The book began to fall apart. Then I just pulled it apart for easier scanning. Now I am just sick over what I did.This book is a rare 1905 1st edition. Adelaide lived from 1875 to 1931 and is one of the first, if not the first, to use photographs for literary illustration.

I encourage you to read more about this remarkable creative woman. Below are some links to learn more about her.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

I just have a moment to say hi. So many visits from all over the world, it is incredible. Your kind words are the best motivators. A special hello to Rose at delightful clutterAnji at Distractions and lululiz They have BEAUTIFUL blogs. And also to mrsjudy. You have all left many kind and encouraging comments. Tonight I will have time to post something new for everyone. much love, Louise

Friday, November 12, 2010

Hi everyone! Just enough time to put some new images up. My goal is to post something every day but I missed yesterday. I have been house sitting at the in-laws. The view is incredible, love the satellite TV but no computer access. Just stopped at my house to check on kitty cats mail etc. The first thing I've done is check my blog! I only have time for a quick post. Please forgive if there are any that are in earlier post. As always enjoy! much love to you all,Louise

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The Legacy is a small, but very full thrift store. Everything has been donated and the proceeds go to the Sebastopol Senior Center. The most wonderful thing is what they specialize in; sewing, quilting, fabric, crafty stuff, yarn, books, scrapbooking, stamping, embroidery, ribbon and trim etc. It’s like a Jo-Ann’s or Michaels’ thrift store. They also have vintage lace and linens. This little shop has been my soft place to fall. It’s magical. Now onto the buttons… My last name, Bouton, is French for button. Ironically I am now in charge of the button donations at the Legacy and I LOVE it. Wanting to make a pretty button card to sew the loose buttons on led me to the discovery of clip art. Luckily I found "JustSomethingIMade" and "the Graphics Fairy". Kindred spirits! Then I realized I had 1000’s of similar images, dating to the 1700’s. Inspired, I created a blog to share all this ephemera with you creative ones. All because of buttons! And that is how Bumble Button came to exist.